21 'Meaty' vegan substitutes to help you kick your bacon and sausage habit

The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer just released a statement saying that processed meats, like bacon, ham, sausage and jerky, cause cancer. Those who relish the salty, smoky, umami flavor of processed meats are alarmed, but there's hope.

You can still enjoy the flavors and textures you love, with no risk, thanks to these vegan processed meat substitutes. Coconut bacon, anyone?